Description
Delicious birthday cake overnight oats blend nostalgic dessert flavors with nutritious breakfast ingredients. Creamy vanilla-infused oats topped with colorful sprinkles offer a playful morning meal you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sprinkles (use vegan if preferred)
- 2 tsps (10 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) all-natural almond butter or cashew butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mixing: Combine all dry and wet ingredients in a sealable container, whisking thoroughly to ensure complete integration of chia seeds, rolled oats, and flavor components for a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- Preparation: Seal container securely and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight, allowing oats to absorb liquid and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency that captures the essence of birthday cake.
- Serving: Gently stir chilled oats to redistribute settled ingredients, then transfer to serving vessels like decorative bowls or charming mason jars.
- Garnishing: Elevate the presentation with a jubilant sprinkle of colorful birthday cake-inspired toppings, including vibrant confetti sprinkles, fresh seasonal berries, or a graceful drizzle of almond butter to enhance both visual allure and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Overnight Soaking Technique: Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours to achieve optimal texture and ensure chia seeds and oats fully absorb the liquid, creating a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
- Mixing Mastery: Thoroughly blend ingredients using a spoon or spatula, eliminating dry pockets and guaranteeing even distribution of flavors throughout the mixture.
- Presentation Power: Layer toppings like sprinkles or fresh berries just before serving to maintain crunch and visual appeal, preventing soggy decorations.
- Storage Savvy: Keep prepared overnight oats in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it a convenient make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg